Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 10th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
Post-war Vincents bristled with innovative features and were finished to a remarkably high standard, resulting in a showroom price that was virtually double that of its contemporaries, however, it was the fabulous performance on offer from the powerful 998cc V-Twin that became legendary and is still talked about with reverence today
With a top speed of over 100mph, the Vincent V-twin was the fastest vehicle on the road in period
This older resored example is presented in very good running order
Sold to our vendor at auction in 2008 and over the years modified to its current condition
Fitted with an electric starter for ease of use, coil ignition, alloy rims and numerous other cosmetic additions
Previously "Shadowised" by its former owner with correct pistons, carbrettors and brakes
Known to the VOC and complete with a large history file including numerous old MOTs, receipts and associated paperwork
Used on a frequent basis up until recently
Fitted with 'Girdaulic' forks to aid the use with a sidecar
Shipped from the factory new to Millers in Mitcham in early 1948 and fitted with a 1947 'Series B' Rapide engine at some point in the 1970s
No visible upper frame number, was replaced in the 1970's
Fitted with a 1951 Steib S500 Luxus that benefits from a recent interior retrim
Probably the best riding Vincent Steib combination available and a must for the Vincent rider/ collector
UK-registered on a current V5C
